Dear Santa

The kids got to see Santa this year. Jayla is starting to catch on to the idea of Santa but doesn't want to go near his lap. She has seen him twice and both times didn't like it. As you can see Dad was a good boy this year and got to sit on Santa's lap with Jayla! It helped calm her down alittle bit. When asked what he wanted for Chirstmas little Jordan said an Xbox 360. Santa descretly looked over at us, and we were shaking our heads no. Then Santa explained to little Jordan that a lot of kids are asking for that and the elves are working over time so don't be disapointed if he doesn't get one. What a nice Santa!

I just thought this picture was cute and silly!

Sadly this was the best picture I could get of the kids. Jordan couldn't keep his eyes open and Jayla was doing her goofy smile. I took over a dozen pictures and was late to church, thank goodness for digital!

We will be going to visit Jordan's Family in Ohio after Christmas until school starts again. We hope everyone has a happy and safe Christmas.

Jordan's Birthday

Jordan had a pretty good Birthday this year. It kind of sneaked up on us between Jordan's graduation and Christmas. Having a birthday around Christmas is kind of a bummer! This year I decided I didn't want to do a big party. Instead he invited 3 of his friends from church over for a slumber party. He had a blast and it only cost us 2 pizza's, a lot of patience, and a night of sleep!

Make a wish!

All of the boys slept out in the living room on a mattress, but they didn't do much sleeping!

This is what they did ALL night! Played video games. I can't wait to own a house so that we have more space.

Jayla got a little sad because it wasn't her birthday and the presents weren't for her.

Family Pictures on the Beach

Happy Birthday to Jordan. It's his 9th Birthday today!!

We had to take Jordan's parents to the beach while they were here. And of course they needed pictures to brag to people that while it was 11 degrees in Ohio they were on the beach in Florida. Vicki was nice enough to snap a few family pictures of us. I love the pictures, only wished I'd planned ahead and actually got ready!

Gross I know, but I think it's cute!

I need to share a story, it's one of those if it can go wrong it will stories! Jordan's parents were able to fly out later in the evening on Monday so we went downtown to walk around and go to lunch. We printed out a restaurants.com gift card to a restaurant called Florida Cracker Cafe but after we got there the waitress told us that it was only for dinner. I said I would drive to the Library and print out another gift card while they shopped around. Well when I walked into the Library all of the public computers were down. So I went to a nearby hotel and acted like a guest and used their lobby computer. I planned ahead this time and printed out about 5 gift cards. When I got back downtown I realized I had left my cell phone at the hotel so I had to go back. When I finally got back we decided to go to Crab Grabber, but when we walked up it was closed down. We only had one gift card left downtown, it was at a Cafe. Jordan ran ahead to get us a table, but it had also closed down too!! By that time we were starving and everything downtown is expensive unless you have a coupon. So we decided to go to a place along the beach called Beachcomber. When we were getting out of the car a guy came up and asked us if we were with the golfers, no, well we are closed today to serve the golf tournament. By this time we just couldn't help but laugh. Ok we'll go the "world famous" Oasis. I know it's not closed down! As we pulled us there weren't alot of cars in the parking lot and then we noticed the sign that said closed for renovations. Are you kidding me?! We couldn't be mad, it was just crazy. The first restaurant wouldn't take the coupon, the next 2 were closed down and the next 2 were closed for the day. Now we are completely out of coupons and starving!! So we went to Mango Mango's which is always delicious! It's funny out sometimes things just aren't meant to be!

Graduation!!!

Jordan graduated!!! Yay! His Mom and Dad came down to watch him graduate with his Masters in Occupational Therapy. We are all so proud of him. We had a great weekend celebrating his accomplishment. Now only 4 more semesters!

Who's that handsome guy??!

Here's the proof!

Our Whole Family!

That's a good looking Family!

Jordan walking across that stage

Afterwards we went to Yamatos, a Japanese steakhouse where they cook the food on a grill in front of you. Jordan loved it and Jayla freaked out everytime there was fire, but other than that it entertained her. All of us at the Restaurant, and yes, the food was delicous!

Is it a Boy or Girl?!?

Profile of head

Feet, I love the feet pictures!

Face, this one is harder to tell what it is, plus the face pictures are always alittle freaky in an ultrasound.

I had my ultrasound this morning and found out the sex of the baby. After 10 minutes of pushing on the baby to try to get it to open it's legs we found out We are having another girl!! Yay!! I'm so excited for Jayla to have a baby sister. Little Jordan is a little disappointed, I guess he's just going to have to get used to playing with dolls and putting makeup on. Now the boys are out numbered! Jordan and I did have a feeling that this one was a boy so it was a little shock when it was a girl. But the most important thing is it looks healthy and growing good! So excited!!!

Beanie??

I was helping little Jordan with his first report and when I walked by the living room this is what I saw..
I guess Beanie is just getting in touch with his feminine side! Some how he managed to put this on by himself.

Jordan's Mom and Dad are coming in town tomorrow for his graduation on Friday. I'm so proud of him. I know that past 2 years have been hard but he did it! We also find out on Friday if we are having a boy baby or girl baby. So stay tuned for more posts!